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Talking Shrimpers Podcast
by Sensei Phil
A family friendly, respectful, fun space for Southend United FC fans to reflect on and discuss Southend United topics. SPONSORED BY SURGICAL HOLDINGS
Episodes
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KAMARA thunderbolt sends down the Pilgrims! Boston Utd 1 Southend Utd 2.
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast. With Sensei Phil down with man flu, Charlie takes the hot seat and is joined by Chris, and Berkhamsted FC representative Jamie, who gives us the lowdown on our FA Cup opponents. In a good week for the Ladies, Academy and mens first team, Charlie and…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - 26/27 - GOODY TWO SHOTS - Reviewing SOUTHEND UNITED v Fylde/Eastleigh.
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast. With Charlie sunning himself in Benidorm, we make a temporary loan deal and bring Sean in, to help us gauge reaction from the League matches against Eastleigh and Fylde. The Ladies and Academy teams complete a good week of wins, and we also reflect on…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - 26/27 - SHRIMPERS DEFEATED BY BULLYING BARROW! Southend Utd 2 Barrow 4.
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast. The team share two birthdays, and hope to celebrate after a difficult 4-2 weekend loss at home to Barrow AFC. Chris has a fresh look, as we look ahead to games against Eastleigh and Fylde over the coming few days. We check in with the Ladies recent cup...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - 26/27 - 6 GOALS at GATESHEAD, as SAM AUSTIN TAKES THAT MATCH BALL!
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we recall the 3-1 win at home to Tamworth, and excite over the 6-1 away demolition of Gateshead, where Sam Austin helped himself to a Shrimpers hat-trick! The Ladies faced Leyton Orient, whilst the academy had matches at under 23s and under 17s level.…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - 26/27 - Southend United's late late show - Carlisle Utd 2 Southend Utd 2
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on a very fortuitous draw away at Carlisle United, as we also summarise the opening seven league games. The academy continues to impress with big wins at all levels, whilst the Ladies fall at home to Enfield Ladies. We review up and coming...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - 26/27 - Promising Performance - Southend United 3 Yeovil Town 2.
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we are joined by Jack, as we look back on a brilliantly inspired Kieron Dyer 3-2 winning comeback, against Yeovil Town. We also reflect on the Southend Ladies, who also produce a stunning 4-2 comeback against Wormley, and keep tabs as the Under 23s play...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - 26/27 - Bank Holiday Blues - Kidderminster 1-3 / Woking 1-1
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we discuss a disappointing bank holiday weekend, with just 1 point gained from National League fixtures against Kidderminster Harriers at Roots Hall, and Woking away. Sensei Phil, Chris and Charlie, and joined by Shrimpers fans Ben, Jon and Sean, as we...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast 26/27 - Solihull 1 Southend Utd 3 - OLI COKER JOINS!
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we are joined by the brilliant SUEPA Chairman, Andy Leeder, as he shares the news and updates from the Pioneers and Museum projects, and Captain Oli Coker also joins us to reflect on his times as a player, stretching back to the Academy years. We are…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast 26/27 - Southend Utd 1 Scunthorpe 0
It’s a double win, as the Ladies start their league campaign with 1-0 victory, matching the First team Men, who defeated Scunthorpe United at Roots Hall by the same score line. We also look ahead to our away fixture against Solihull Moors, our first watch-along of the season, in a fixture that...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast 26/27 - Altrincham 1 Southend Utd 3
The 26/27 season has arrived, and the Talking Shrimpers Podcast returns! We catch up with Match of The Dames founder, Anne Morris, as we hear how the project is progressing, and also speak with Elanor, the brilliant young designer of new Ladies mascot, Rocky the Seal. We review the brilliant...
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SOUTHEND UNITED LADIES TALK!
A new season is fast approaching again for the Southend United Ladies, and the Talking Shrimpers Podcast speaks with Manager Nick Sheldrick and team captain Lauren Johnson, along with team mates Abbie Dell and Katie Burbridge. We hear about pre-season, hopes for the new campaign, new kits, and…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - The Debate - The Best 11- Episode 4. STEVE TILSON JOINS US!
In the final episode of our Debate series - the best 11, we discuss the exceptional striking department over the last 35 years, selecting our final two front men in our all time Southend United line up. Steve Tilson joins us to help us along the way, offering his knowledge on our great hit men of...
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PRE-SEASON RETURNS FOR SOUTHEND UNITED!
It’s almost another season again for Southend United, and the Talking Shrimpers Podcast. Hosts Sensei Phil and Charlie, are joined by home away and travelling Shrimpers, Jon, Ben and Sean, as they discuss many changes through the pre-season period. The podcast panel discusses player departures…
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WORLD CUP POD 6 - BENEDICT ACKWUEGBU JOINS AS ENGLAND EXIT!
It’s our final World Cup 2026 podcast episode, and we’re joined by former Nigerian World Cup striker, Benedict Ackwuegbu. Benedict shares what he exchanged with David Beckham when playing against England, talks further about his memories of playing in the National team for the Super Eagles, and...
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WORLD CUP POD 5 - ENGLAND DELIGHT AGAINST MEXICANS!
The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 5 of the 2026 World Cup!! Host Sensei Phil is joined by Charlie, as we review the round of 16, and look ahead to the Quarter and Semi-Finals. We discuss the advancement of the 3 Lions, select our England Viagra 11, and take a sneaky look at the new...
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WORLD CUP POD 4 - THE 3 LIONS PROGRESS!
The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 4 of the 2026 World Cup!! Host Sensei Phil is joined by Co-hosts Charlie and Finn, as we celebrate our first Podcast award, taking a Silver in the Non-League Bible Awards. We review the results from the round of 32, and look ahead to the round of 16,...
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WORLD CUP POD 3 - ANDY LEEDER (SUEPA)
The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 3 of the 2026 World Cup!! Host Sensei Phil, is joined by SUEPA Chairman Andy Leeder, who reveals the brilliant new projects in association with the club, including the Southend United Pioneers book due for release. We review the Groups which have been...
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WORLD CUP POD 2 - JUSTIN REES, FRANCK MOUSSA, NZ SHRIMPER!
The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 2 of the 2026 World Cup!! Hosts Sensei Phil, Finn and Charlie are accompanied by Southend United’s Chairman, Justin Rees, representing Australia, New Zealand Shrimper Chris, and former Shrimpers legend Franck Moussa, speaking on Belgium. We discuss the...
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WORLD CUP POD 1 - Alexa + The Albanian Shrimper!
The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents the 2026 World Cup!! Hosts Sensei Phil and Charlie are accompanied by guests, including the Albanian Shrimper, Mexican sports media influencer Alexa, and Brazilian shrimpers Renato and Bernardo. We gather insights from the 25/26 Southend United players...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 35 - FA TROPHY CELEBRATIONS AS KING KEV EXITS!
In a dramatic final Talking Shrimpers Podcast of the 2025/2026 season, we bring you a bumper episode! We re-live the FA Trophy winning penalty shoot-out win against Wealdstone at Wembley, applaud the Southend Ladies for an amazing Roots Hall 6-0 demolition of rivals Colchester United Ladies, and…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 34 - FA Trophy preview.
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Charlie hosts again and looks ahead to Southend's FA trophy visit to Wembley. Following the Play-Offs from the National League finals, also including the North and South, we confirm the league make up of the 26/27 season, discussing the potential…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 33 - Scunthorpe Utd (Play-offs)
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on the Play-Off failure at Scunthorpe United. We are joined by former Shrimpers midfielder Jon Benton, discussing his career journey, from Southend United, to promotion with Boreham Wood, and a pending Play Off final with Billericay Town.…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 32 - Hartlepool (away) / Wealdstone (home).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on our remaining league fixtures against Hartlepool and Wealdstone. We evaluate and rate the player signings over the season, catch up with the academy progress, and hear from James Morton on Teammates. Finally, we look ahead to our…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 31 - Aldershot (away) / Halifax Town (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we secure a Play-off spot with a win at Aldershot, where Finn gives us 5 good things about visiting the Recreation ground. We follow up with a huge 6-2 away win at Halifax, as Gus Scott-Morris arrives via a different mode of transport! We finish with a...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 30 - Solihull Moors (home).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back at the goalless draw with Solihull Moors, as need just one more point from the remaining 4 National League fixtures to qualify for the Play-offs. We hear from Harry Cardwell on Teammates, and catch up with all things Southend United Ladies...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 29 - Yeovil (home) / Braintree (home) / Sutton Utd (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we discuss a brilliant Easter period, picking up a maximum 9 points in our quest for the Play offs, against Yeovil, Braintree and Sutton United. We also hear from Ben Goodliffe on Teammates, and discuss the imminent structural changes at the club.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - The Debate - The Best 11 - Episode 3.
In the third of our Debate series - the best 11, we discuss the central midfield engine room over the last 35 years, selecting our next two key players in our all time Southend United line up.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 28 - Woking (home) / Southport (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Charlie and Finn discuss another frustrating midweek draw against Woking, and a happier result in the semi-final away at Southport, to book another Wembley appearance in the FA Trophy final. We review the closing day loans across the National league…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 27 - Rochdale (home) / Altrincham (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Charlie and Finn discuss the highs against Rochdale, before the lows at Altrincham, in the National League. We check in on the Ladies against Hashtag in their bid for relegation survival, and we review pending fixtures against Woking in the league, and...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 26 - Gateshead (home) / FGR (home)
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we are joined by one of the best podcasters in the National League, as Podcaster and Halifax Town fan Luke Walsh joins us, where we review the clubs battling for the play-off spots. We reflect on the recent results home performances against Gateshead…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 25 - Truro (home) / Carlisle Utd (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we review the recent draws with Truro and Carlisle United. We discuss the West Stand plans, a new potential signing, Kit designs, and we also look ahead with the matches coming up against Gateshead and Forest Green Rovers.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 24 - Boreham (home) / Horsham (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look after to an FA Trophy semi-final with Southport, following our 2-1 win at Horsham. We continue to talk contracts in our second ‘Deal or no Deal’ review, and we look ahead to the upcoming league fixtures against Truro and Carlise United.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Rylee Doe speak with us (Episode 2)
An exclusive interview with commercial manager Rylee Doe, where he shares insights into his role at the club, his experiences as a passionate fan.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Rylee Doe speak with us (Episode 1)
An exclusive interview with commercial manager Rylee Doe, where he shares insights into his role at the club, his experiences as a passionate fan.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - The Debate - The best 11 - Adam Barrett.
An in depth interview with Southend United legend Adam Barrett. Passion playing for the Shrimpers The special matches That Chelsea goal Winning at Wembley His toughest opponents The love for Gazza
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 23 - Morecambe (home).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Chairman Justin Rees joins us to answer our questions relating to transfer activity, the ground redevelopment plans and general off-field football matters. We discuss the brilliant 5-1 Valentines Day win returning to Roots Hall against Morecambe, and...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - The Debate - The best 11 - Duncan Jupp.
In the TSP series THE DEBATE, Duncan Jupp is selected amongst the best 11 and we hear from him! - Life alongside Vinny Jones -Joining Southend That Play-off final goal!
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - The Debate - Episode 2.
In the second of our Debate series - the best 11, we discuss the centre backs and wingers over the last 35 years, selecting our next four players in our all time Southend United line up.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 22 - Scunthorpe (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on another away defeat to a rival play off contender at Scunthorpe. We are joined on the podcast by fan of the month, Jack, and bus team driver Nick Bailey joins us to update on the mood of the lads, initiation songs, and what went on at...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 21 - Rochdale + Chatham (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we were joined by comedy actor/writer Martin Trenaman as we look back on fixtures against Rochdale away in the league and Chatham in the FA Trophy. We also see how the Ladies got on against Wormley Rovers and continue to follow the brilliant form of the...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 20 - Boston United (away).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Sensei Phil returns from the Philippines to review all the news in January. We review the Boston game, along with results against Bath City, Eastleigh and York City. The academy FA Cup run comes to an end against Wrexham, and we discuss some exciting…
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - The Debate - The best 11 - Darryl Flahavan.
An in depth interview with Southend United legend Darryl Flahavan!
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - The Debate - The best 11 - Episode 1.
In the first of our Debate series - the best 11, we discuss the goalkeepers and full backs over the last 35 years, selecting our first three players in our all time Southend United line up.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 19 - Sutton United (home).
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on the home win against Sutton United, and Finn takes us through a New Years Quiz!
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 18 - Christmas special!
Lots of fun on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast Christmas special, seeing Charlie making his hosting debut. We are live with the Maher's at Christmas, Chairman Justin Rees joined us from down under, and the rising star of the crossbar challenge, returns to tell us about his Christmas list. We review...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - The Debate - The best 11 - Ricky Otto.
An in depth interview with Southend United legend Ricky Otto!
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 17 - Truro (home), Tamworth (away)
This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back to the FA Trophy where we hit 4 against Truro on Harry Cardwell’s Roots Hall return, and then come straight back down to earth away to Tamworth in a 2-1 defeat. We catch up with the Ladies recent results, and discuss that brilliant FA Youth...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 16 - Rochdale abandoned!
Episode16 on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, brings us the Rochdale saga! We talk another waterlogged pitch, Coker’s disallowed cracker and Colin’s 100th appearance that never was! We review the bizarre World Cup draw, and hear the latest news from the Academy and the Ladies’ team.
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 15 - FGR (away).
This week on Talking Shrimpers Podcast. We look back the narrow defeat at Forest Green Rovers, and talk squad depth. Sensei Phil, Charlie and Finn also talk loan players in and out, amongst our rival clubs in the play off push. We review the excellent form of the Academy and hear from Andrew...
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Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 14 - Altrincham (away).
This week on Talking Shrimpers Podcast. We look back on a brilliant home win against Altrincham, catch up with the ladies following the new team manager appointment, and hear about another brilliant Academy FA Cup win. We also hear from Anne Morris, founder of Match of the Dames!
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A family friendly, respectful, fun space for Southend United FC fans to reflect on and discuss Southend United topics. SPONSORED BY SURGICAL HOLDINGS
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